Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$40.75Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
2350 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
5040 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited